Career: Electrician
Average salary: $43,617
Degree needed: Apprenticeship programs or certificates or associate degrees from a technical or vocational school
Certifications: State licensing required
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Construction industry. 11 percent are self-employed.
Job outlook: Average job growth, very good job prospects for women electricians with a wide range of skills
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Electrician is another career that has been traditionally a man’s job, but is now starting to employ more and more women. Because the main employer is the construction industry, you’ll be working mostly with men. If you don’t find this daunting, then you’re the woman for the job. With flexible hours and good pay, it’s a great job for working moms, single mothers or women who want to bring light to the world.
